Medline · 23 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Hartland, Wisconsin
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expMedline Industries is a growing organization that provides engineering support to maintain control systems and the Process Safety Management system. The role involves designing, programming, and maintaining PLC-based control systems, as well as collaborating with engineering teams to optimize automation solutions.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareHospitalityManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Design, program, maintain and commission PLC-based control systems using Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000
Develop and configure HMI systems (e.g., WinCC, FactoryTalk View)
Integrate and troubleshoot industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
Perform system diagnostics, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Maintain quality assurance on the control systems in manufacturing
Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions
Create and maintain documentation (schematics, wiring diagrams, control logic)
Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations
Provide technical support during installation, startup, and production phases
Responsible for engineering projects planning, execution and completion within established time frame, meeting project objectives, and project cost targets
Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize system performance and reduce downtime
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering
Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000 programming
Experience with HMI/SCADA development and industrial communication protocols
Strong understanding of electrical schematics, instrumentation, and control theory
Experience with VFDs, servo systems, and motion control
Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems under time constraints
Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates
Position requires work on extended and /or 'odd' or 'on call' hours as business needs dictate
Preferred
Knowledge of safety PLCs and functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849)
Experience with robotics integration and advanced motion control
Experience with data acquisition, IIoT, and Industry 4.0 concepts
Professional Engineering License
Benefits
Health insurance
Life and disability
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Company
Medline
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
North Carolina Department of Commerce
2025-12-17IPO
2021-06-05Private Equity
2019-09-12Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Steve Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Laabs
Chief Product Officer
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